News & Statements

Speech on the National Spatial Strategy

The national spatial strategy was published in 2002 to be a blueprint for economic and social development within the State over the following 20 years.

O’ Donovan calls for mandatory hands-free technology in cars

Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O'Donovan, has today (Tuesday) asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, to consider introducing hands-free technology as a minimum standard to be included by manufacturers in new vehicles.

Govt action will make Ireland a safer place for children

Fine Gael Cork Senator, Deirdre Clune, has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement in the Senate from Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD who announced the commencement of the Missing Person’s hotline 11600.

Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the date in 2012 that marks the deadline for reaching the 25% administrative burden reduction target; if it is anticipated that his Department will reach that target; the way Ireland compares to other EU countries in reaching that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter?